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World Homeless Day, Op-ed news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/10/1...
10.10.2025 14:45 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
People can submit nominations for this year’s Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards until November 1: humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
03.10.2025 11:12 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
An online survey is now available to provide input on government’s modernization of the way the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission protects the rights of Nova Scotians and administers the province’s human rights complaints process. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
01.10.2025 14:09 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
As we honour Mi’kmaq History Month and the 300th anniversary of the Treaties of Peace and Friendship, let us commit to learning, listening, and acting in ways that uphold truth, respect, and justice. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
01.10.2025 11:37 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Truth and Reconciliation is an ongoing commitment to justice. It asks us to listen with humility, to act with integrity, and to recognize that reconciliation strengthens not only Indigenous communities but the entire fabric of our province. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
30.09.2025 16:25 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is a solemn moment in Canada’s journey toward justice. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
29.09.2025 18:41 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
People can submit nominations for this year’s Nova Scotia Human Rights Awards until November 1: humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
24.09.2025 14:27 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Les gens de la Nouvelle-Écosse peuvent contribuer à la modernisation de la Commission des droits de la personne news.novascotia.ca/fr/2025/09/1...
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Nova Scotians Can Help Shape Modern Human Rights Commission news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/09/1...
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The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission mourns the loss of Donald H. Oliver. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
17.09.2025 20:41 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Nova Scotians are invited to view the film What We Dreamed of Then depicting experiences of invisible homelessness from Sept 17-21 for free online. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
17.09.2025 12:36 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0The Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission condemns the acts of antisemitism targeting Synagogues in Halifax over the weekend and calls upon all Nova Scotians to stand up in defense of one another’s human rights and inherent dignity. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
15.09.2025 16:55 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
Applications Open for Community Network Grant Program news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/09/1...
11.09.2025 14:54 — 👍 1 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Independent Human Rights Hearing Begins September 15 humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
10.09.2025 13:18 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
We are thrilled to reprise our Human Rights on Screen series with a special *free* online screening and panel discussion around the film What We Dreamed of Then – get your tickets and register today! humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
04.09.2025 14:19 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Poster with geometric shapes in red, yellow, and blue reading “National Acadian Day – August is Acadian Heritage Month.”
August is Acadian Heritage Month in Nova Scotia. Proclaimed in 2023, this month honours the vibrant history, culture and contributions of Acadian communities across the province. Details: buff.ly/c2fxbKp
13.08.2025 17:19 — 👍 11 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 0
Emancipation Day 2025 Commemorated news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/08/0...
01.08.2025 11:37 — 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0The second report on the government’s progress implementing the human rights remedy was issued today, August 1. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
01.08.2025 15:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Commission staff attended the launch of Elder Theresa Meuse’s new book "The Friendship Center" yesterday at the Mi’kmaq Native Friendship Centre.
17.07.2025 15:24 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Canadian Multiculturalism Day is commemorated annually on June 27 as an opportunity to celebrate the richness of Canada’s diverse cultural landscape and reaffirm our commitment to building a society where everyone is valued, respected, and free to thrive. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
27.06.2025 10:29 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Unama’ki Institute Receives Funding for Climate Adaptation news.novascotia.ca/en/2025/06/2...
24.06.2025 15:06 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
#ICYMI: This “Understanding Hate Crimes” panel discussion from Human Rights Week considers the impact of hate crimes on Nova Scotians, including first-person experiences and police supports.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYbV...
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day, a time to recognize and celebrate the history, cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples across Canada. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
21.06.2025 10:37 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
June 20 marks World Refugee Day, the international day to honour people who have been forced to flee their home in search of a safe and dignified life.
www.unhcr.org/get-involved...
For Americans and expats June 19th marks Juneteenth - a commemoration of the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Junetee...
19.06.2025 12:42 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
A Dalhousie University study aims to understand and help mitigate the impact on 2SLGBTQ+ people's mental health from rising discrimination and rhetoric targeting them. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
16.06.2025 19:57 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
“As toxic public discourse emboldens hateful acts in this province and elsewhere across the country Nova Scotians are encouraged to speak out in defense of the rights of 2SLGBTQIA+ people.” humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
16.06.2025 13:29 — 👍 3 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
June is National Indigenous History Month - a time to honour and celebrate the history, cultures, resilience, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples across Canada. humanrights.novascotia.ca/news-events/...
05.06.2025 11:55 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Members of the Commission’s Race Relations, Equity and Inclusion team attended “Islam, People & Culture: A Cross-Cultural Education Session for Service Providers” today at the Ummah Masjid & Community Centre. Thank you to our hosts for sharing such an important teaching.
28.05.2025 19:52 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Register for “Electing People with Disabilities” virtual panel taking place Friday, May 30: nsleo.com/event/electi...
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